Support for children

Children's Safety Programme
Our Children's Safety Programme is a Ministry of Justice approved programme for children aged 3 - 18 years who have witnessed or experienced family violence. Over a period of 10 weeks the outcomes for each tamariki centre around their unique world. These include:
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Developing a safety plan for your child, with your child and / or their siblings and whānau
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Identifying and creating their community of 'safe people'
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Educating your child on what abuse and violence is
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Helping your child identify and manage their feelings and worries
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Teaching your child about anger - what it is and how best to express it
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Growing confidence to give your child a voice
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Understanding your child's hopes and dreams around living and staying in a safe home.
Following programme completion, individual review and family/whānau meetings are optional along with an opportunity to review changes in family structures and behaviour.